Nigerian football legend Augustine â??Jay-Jayâ? Okocha has included two Ghanaian icons, Abedi Ayew â??Peleâ? and Tony Yeboah, in his list of the five greatest African players of all time.Responding to a question on his picks, Okocha placed former Black Stars captain Abedi Pele second on the list, followed closely by prolific striker Tony Yeboah in third.At the very top, he chose George Weah, the Liberian forward who remains the only African to have won the Ballon dâ??Or.Okocha,

Alfreton Town have announced the signing of experienced Ghanaian forward, Joe Dodoo.Manager Billy Heath has been working tirelessly to strengthen his Reds squad ahead of the new campaign and is pleased to have secured the services of the 30-year-old Ghanaian striker.Dodoo, who represented England at Under-18 level in 2013, first rose to prominence after progressing through the Leicester City Academy. He made a dream senior debut in August 2015, scoring a remarkable hat-trick in

Stade Rennes have expressed firm interest to sign Dutch international of Ghanaian descent, Brian Brobbey in the current summer transfer window, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.The French outfit are seeking for a replacement for Arnaud Kalimuendo, who recently departed the club to join Nottingham Forest, with Brobbey emerging as a priority target.Brobbey is currently in the books of Ajax, with his current contract with the club expected to expire in summer 2027. Since the commencement

Wayne Rooney has insisted that football clubs should face fines and points deductions when their supporters are involved in racist behaviour, describing such sanctions as the only effective way to curb the problem.The Manchester United legend made the call in reaction to the incident involving Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo, who was allegedly racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the Premier League opener at Anfield.Semenyo had scored twice in the 4-2 defeat before the

Antoine Semenyoâ??s second strike for Bournemouth against Liverpool has entered Premier League history as one of the longest solo runs ending in a goal.His 52.4-metre carry now ranks 10th on the all-time list for goal-ending ball carries since the 2015-16 season, pushing Jesse Lingardâ??s 51.6-metre effort in 2021 out of the top 10.It is also the third-longest in the league since 2021-22, behind only Nottingham Forestâ??s Taiwo Awoniyi (54.7m) and Anthony Elanga (54.1m),

Nairobi - CAF TV and Broadcasting Head (Commercial), Luxolo September, has cautioned African football stakeholders against an unhealthy obsession with European leagues, urging the continent to invest in strengthening and commercialising its competitions.Speaking in Nairobi during the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN), September commended East Africaâ??s organisational success while stressing the importance of sustaining progress beyond the tournament.â??For me, the

Benin football legend Razak Omotoyossi has passed away at the age of 38 in his home country, sending shockwaves across the African football community.Born in Nigeria but choosing to represent Benin, Omotoyossi became one of the West African country's greatest-ever players, scoring 21 goals in 55 international appearances.He remains one of the nationâ??s all-time top scorers. His most iconic moment came during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when he netted all four

English Championship side Leicester City are seeking not less than â?¬45M for the transfer of Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.The Black Stars winger has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Everton and Sunderland, who recently submitted a 32 million Euros bid to snap up Issahaku before the closure of the window.However, the Foxes has turned down Sunderland initial offer as the club demand for more before sanctioning the move.Amid growing interest

English Championship side Leicester City are seeking not less than â?¬45M for the transfer of Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.The Black Stars winger has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Everton and Sunderland, who recently submitted a 32 million Euros bid to snap up Issahaku before the closure of the window.However, the Foxes has turned down Sunderland initial offer as the club demand for more before sanctioning the move.Amid growing interest

Asante Kotoko captain Samba Oâ??Neil says his outfit will use the GHALCA top 4 competition to prepare for the upcoming 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The Porcupine Warriors will battle it out with sworn-rivals Hearts of Oak, Premier League champions Bibiani Goldstars and Heart of Lions in the top 4 competition, which kick start on August 20 in Accra.Having discovered their opponent in the Confederation Cup, Zito, who led Dreams FC to the semifinals two seasons ago, says

Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has tipped the club to succeed in the upcoming 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Phobians enjoyed a fairly good campaign during the 2024/25 Ghanaian football season. Despite missing out on a trophy, the teamâ??s top-four finish in the Ghana Premier League was an improvement from the previous campaign, where the team almost suffered relegation.Dan Quaye was in attendance when Hearts of Oak inflicted a 2-0 victory over Heart of Lions

Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has drawn comparison between former coach Aboubakar Ouattara and current manager for the Phobians Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.The former Black Stars assistant coach recently joined the Ghanaian giants, replacing Ivorian gaffer Aboubakar Ouattara at the end of the 2024/25 football campaign.Ouattara has transition to the technical advisor role for the Board of Directors of the Ghanaian giants.The former Asante Kotoko and Black Maidens coach penned a

Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye says he is impressed with the progress of the team under new coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.The former Black Stars assistant coach recently joined the Ghanaian giants, replacing Ivorian gaffer Aboubakar Ouattara at the end of the 2024/25 football campaign.The former Asante Kotoko and Black Maidens coach penned a two-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2027.Dan Quaye was in attendance when Hearts of Oak inflicted a 2-0 victory over Heart

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has expressed disappointment in the National Sports Authority following the sudden change in venue for the Top 4 tournament, which kick start on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.Initially, the Cup competition was scheduled to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, but the venue was deemed unfit to host the matches, forcing organizers to consider Accra Sports Stadium for the tournament.Just a day to the commencement of the competition,

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has been rewarded for his outstanding performance on his Premier League debut for Tottenham Hotspur by earning a place in the Team of the Week.The 25-year-old forward produced a sensational display in Spursâ?? 3-0 victory over Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.Kudus registered two assists, showcasing his creativity, vision, and ability to unlock defences with precise passing.His link-up play in the final third was a constant

The 2025 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 tournament has been relocated to the Legon Sports Stadium in Accra.The preseason competition was initially scheduled for the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, but the venue was deemed unfit to host the matches.Organisers then considered the Accra Sports Stadium, before finally settling on Legon.The switch comes as the Black Stars prepare to host Mali in next monthâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.In

Bibiani GoldStars coach Frimpong Manso says he is hoping to use the GHALCA Top 4 tournament and the Super Cup to fine-tune his squad ahead of their maiden participation in the CAF Champions League campaign. The Ghana Premier League champions have been paired with Algerian side Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie (JSK) in the first round of the preliminary games.Before facing off with JSK, Gold Stars will compete with Asante Kotoko, Heart of Lions, and Hearts of Oak in the 2025

Ghanaian defender Wahab Ackwei has chalked a new milestone in the United States following his latest appearance in the USL. The former Inter Allies player reached 100 matches in the second-tier of soccer in the United States after featuring for El Paso Locomotive in the 2-2 draw against Monterrey Bay FC. During that period, Ackwei has scored seven goals and delivered five assists.Ackwei, a former Ghana youth international moved to the United States in 2018 to join New York Red

Former Black Stars midfielder, Derek Boateng, has met one of his favourite musicians and the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley. Boateng, who is currently in the United States, scouting for San Diego FC's youth teams, met the Grammy award winner during one of his sessions in San Diego.The ex-footballer shared the moment with his over two-hundred followers on social media, expressing how happy he is to meet Ziggy Marley."Look who i ran into today on the scouting

Los Angeles Galaxy head coach, Greg Vanney, has reacted to Joseph Paintsil's recent form after scoring again for the club in the Major League Soccer. Following a poor start to the campaign, which has seen the MLS champions struggle this season, the Ghanaian took time to rediscover his form.Painstil has been key to LA Galaxy's mini turnaround, scoring in recent matches. including three in three matches in the Leagues Cup.On Sunday, he scored for the California-based